Gaming
ASTRO Gaming A20 Gen 2
63Good
$100
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A20 Gen 2 vs Razer BlackShark V3: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Razer BlackShark V3 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 91. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Razer BlackShark V3 - Outstanding overall at around $125.
Gaming
Razer BlackShark V3
91Outstanding
$120
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Razer BlackShark V3 leads on 5 of 6 measures.
- ASTRO Gaming A20 Gen 2
- Razer BlackShark V3
HearWiki score
63
91
Sound
6.8
9.2
Battery
6.0
8.6
Calls
6.5
8.8
Value
7.0
9.2
Price (USD)
$100
$120
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Razer BlackShark V3 is 5 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Razer BlackShark V3 adds Multipoint pairing. For 5 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- A20 Gen 22020
- BlackShark V320255 yr newer
What differsA20 Gen 2BlackShark V3
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
A20 Gen 2BlackShark V3
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $100
- $120
- HearWiki score
- 63
- 91
- Released
- 2020
- 2025
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- 106 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Wireless range
- 15 m
- -
- Battery life
- 15 h
- 70 h
- Full charge time
- 210 min
- -
- Quick charge
- none
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Voice assistant
- No
- -
- Weight
- 318 g
- 270 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
ASTRO Gaming A20 Gen 2
The ASTRO Gaming A20 Gen 2 is a wireless gaming headset built for console and PC use, offering a neutral-leaning sound profile and a comfortable fit. It features a flip-to-mute mic, USB-C charging, and EQ presets, though it lacks active noise cancellation and digital surround sound. With reliable battery life and solid build quality, it's a dependable choice for gamers seeking a no-frills wireless option under $100.
- Pro:Neutral sound profile good for gaming
- Pro:Flip-to-mute mic is convenient
- Pro:USB-C charging and EQ presets included
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No digital surround sound on PC/Xbox
- Con:No wired audio support
Razer BlackShark V3
The Razer BlackShark V3 is a wireless gaming headset that emphasizes long-lasting performance with a 70-hour battery and 50mm drivers for robust audio. It supports Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC codecs, plus multipoint connectivity for versatile use, though it omits active noise cancellation. The headset also features a noise-canceling microphone and a low-latency 10ms mode, making it a solid choice for gamers seeking extended play sessions.
- Pro:Exceptional 70-hour battery life
- Pro:Comfortable 270g lightweight build
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 for multi-device use
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Lacks wireless charging support
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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